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Tuesday, January 28, 2014

About the author:
Ruth Reid is a CBA and ECPA best-selling author of the Heaven on Earth series.
She's a full-time pharmacist who resides in Florida with her husband and three children.

Welcome back, Ruth. God has really been moving in your
writing life. What do you see on the horizon?

Lord willing,
more books!

Tell us a little about your family.

My husband and I
met in pharmacy school at FerrisStateUniversity.
We have three children, Lexie, who is in college, Danny, who recently got his
driver’s permit, and Sarah, who is thirteen and my prayer warrior. We also have
two dogs. Zyvox, a Weimaraner and Lady Bird, a Jack Russell.

Has your writing changed your reading
habits? If so, how?

Yes! I can’t
seem to read a book without analyzing it. I think that’s from being involved
with a critique group for so many years.

What are you working on right now?

I’m currently
working on an Amish Christmas novella and A
Woodland Miracle, book 2 in the Amish Wonders series.

What outside interests do you have?

I love
photography and I’m learning how to quilt.

How do you choose your settings for each
book?

I grew up in
northern Michigan
and love writing about places where I’ve either visited or lived.

If you
could spend an evening with one historical person, who would it be and why?

I would like to
find out what it was like to step out of a boat in the middle of a storm and
walking on water, so I would choose Peter. His journey of faith has always
inspired me.

What is the one thing you wish you had
known before you started writing novels?

I wished I had a
better understanding of social media. I think it might not have seemed
overwhelming if I would have blogged or had a website prior to being published.
But just like writing, you have to start somewhere.

What new lessons is the Lord teaching you
right now?

God’s timing is
perfect, and He wants to lead us on the path He has placed before us.
Sometimes, instead of taking baby steps, I run. Lately, I’ve been reminded that
He never leaves my side, but I need to be mindful of the pace.

What are the three best things you can
tell other authors to do to be successful?

1) Seek God and
listen for His direction

2) Join a godly
critique group

3) Set a
realistic word count and write every day.

Tell us about the featured book.

A Miracle of Hope is an Amish romance about a pregnant, out
of wedlock, woman who needs a fresh start and a man who needs someone to care
for his deaf daughter. Neither of them is thrilled about
a marriage of convenience, but they enter into the arrangement with a firm
understanding—it isn’t about love—until someone breaks the rules.

A Miracle of Hope is the first book in Ruth Reid's new series, Amish Wonders, and she is celebrating the release with a Kindle HDX Giveaway and an Author Chat Facebook Party!

One winner will receive:

A Kindle Fire HDX

A Miracle of Hope by Ruth Reid

Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on February 11th. Winner will be announced at the A Miracle of Hope Facebook Party on February 11th. Connect with Ruth for an evening of book chat, trivia, laughter, prizes, and more!

So grab your copy of A Miracle of Hope and join Ruth and friends on the evening of February 11th for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven't read the book, don't let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun; RSVP today. Tell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 11th!

Thank you, Ruth, for sharing this new book with us.

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21 comments:

A Miracle Of Hope sounds like a heartfelt story. I would love to find out more as the feelings between two start to develop. Ruth sounds like an interesting lady. Thank you for introducing her to me and thank you for the giveaway.

I love Ruth's books. I also enjoyed this interview. I have thought of the Apostle Peter a lot. He chose to be crucified upside down because he was unworthy. I see Peter as a very strong witness for Christ especially after his denial of Christ. I felt his pain as he wept bitterly.

I too am learning patience to wait upon the Lord.

Miracle Of Hope is on my wish list. Looking forward to all Ruth's future books. I love Christmas novellas!